Deep fried turkey

Ingredients:

1 (10 to 12 lb.) turkey
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
4 to 5 gal. peanut oil

Preparation:

Rinse and dry turkey. Remove neck and giblet bag from small cavity in front and the large body cavity. Generously season inside cavity with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in cooking pot large enough to submerse turkey in hot oil. Heat oil to 350°F to 375°F. When oil is hot, using a sling of strong twine or a lifter, lower turkey into hot oil. Cook about 5 minutes per pound or until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reaches 180°F.